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LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS 101 Angela and Jason Johnson Lucky George Farm Derby, IA Our Family @ Lucky George Farm • Pastoral Dogs are dogs whose current or original purpose was use in the management of livestock, such Purpose— as mustering, guarding, and herding. • Dogs of this type are then further divided into 3 subsections: Herding Dogs, Drovers, and Guardian They are a Dogs. pastoral dog • Herding Dogs—Work under the direction of a handler. used in the • Drovers—Used to drive animals over a large area of guarding and terrain. • Guardian Dogs—Live with a herd or flock and protect managing of them from wild predators such as fox, raccoons, possums, bobcat, lynx, coyotes, and wolves. Also livestock. provide protection from domestic predators such as dogs, cats, and humans. Why do you want an • Predation issues on the farm? LGD? • You want “someone” to keep an eye on the herd when you are gone? • A helping hand to guard your farm property? • A companion to keep with you while you tend your livestock and putter around your farm? • A pet for the kids? Max Breeds • Akbash • Each breed has its own history and area of the • Anotolian Shepherd world where it was developed. • Great Pyrenees LGDs share similar physical attributes like • Karakachan Dog • • Komondor being large breed dogs, deep chested, large • Kuvasz feet, and ears close to their heads. • Maremma • Spanish Mastiff • Each breed has their own unique features too. AND MANY, MANY MORE! Annie Amy’s Boys • You are the Alpha Training – Your partner Basics – Your children • Know your dogs – History – Strengths – Weaknessess • Know your needs – What = Duties – Where = The property to work – How = Fencing, amount of contact • Teach Boundaries Problems • Roaming with LGDs • Barking • Assertive/Aggressive Behavior • Killing of stock • Neighbors • Medical Treatment on Farm • Vet care and your limits Jasper • www.lgd.org Resources • Farmers that have LGDs for further • Breed Associations • AKC, UKC, Kennel Club in the U.K. research… • FaceBook Groups – Livestock Guardian Dogs and Positive Training Methods – Livestock Guardian Dogs – Learning About LGD’s – Livestock Guard Dog Project.

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